Half tourist, half scientist: my journey to see an aardvark in the Kalahari
It was with a strange mix of emotions that I laid eyes upon the bizarre creature. Seconds earlier I had leapt from the bush-beaten door …
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Hop Faster: helping frogs find refuge from climate change in Puerto Rico
Frogs speak to me. I don’t mean literally (yes, Kermit did talk to me a lot as a kid), but they certainly stir a deep …
Turn Your Phone into a Bat Detector with the Echo Meter Touch 2
Did you know that the bats flying above you at dusk are shouting as loud as a fire alarm in your ear but you can’t …
The Glow Worm Caves at Pickett State Park, TN
We rolled slowly to a stop in the Hazard Cave trailhead parking area at 8:20 PM. The indigo sky was darkening quickly but a near-full …
Cecropia Moth: the Life Cycle of the Largest Moth in North America
It was a warm spring day in Asheville, North Carolina. I was yanking invasive English ivy off some of my trees when I spotted a …
Guide to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier ParkWhat is a Transfrontier Park?Is the Kalahari a Desert?A Guide to the KgalagadiKgalagadi MapHow to Pronounce KgalagadiThings to …
Yellowstone in the Fall, What to Expect
Yellowstone in Fall Every season in Yellowstone National Park offers something different. Having visited at some very different times of year, we’ve noticed pros and …
South African Owls, a Guide to the Owl Species Found in South Africa
Owls of South Africa Few African birds of prey hold the same mystical appeal as owls. There are 12 owl species in Southern Africa ranging from …
Devils Tower Animals: Close Encounters of the Wild Kind
Whenever I see a picture of Devils Tower I think of mashed potatoes. If you’ve ever seen the film Close Encounters of the Third Kind …
Camping in Botswana National Parks: How to Make a Reservation
Botswana National Parks have some of the most beautiful and remote camping in Africa and often at shockingly reasonable prices. But there’s one big problem: …
Town of Silver Gate Caught In the Crossfire After Wolf Shooting
It’s no wonder people were outraged by the killing of wolf 926F. But has their rage been misguided? Also known as “Spitfire”, 926F was the …
Wolf-Friendly Businesses in Silver Gate and Cooke City, Montana
In November of 2018, the beloved wolf 926F was shot and killed in the tiny town of Silver Gate when she crossed outside the boundary …
How to Go on an African Wildlife Safari in Kruger (for less than $700)
If you’ve always wanted to take an African safari, but thought it was too expensive or too difficult, I wrote this article for you. You …
Possum vs Opossum: What’s the Difference?
Possum vs Opossum Is it Possum or Opossum? I’ve read a lot of articles addressing the possum vs opossum question and it seems that very few have managed …
The Biggest Cats in the World
When I set out to list the 10 biggest cats in the world, I didn’t realize what a challenge it would be. That’s because there …
Are Sharks Mammals or Fish? (And Other Shark Facts)
Are Sharks Mammals? A lot of people find themselves asking the question are sharks mammals? Sharks look a lot like dolphins, and dolphins are mammals! …
Where to see Native Australian Animals: an Epic Australia Roadtrip
Where to See Native Australian Animals: an Epic Australia Roadtrip When I was a kid growing up in upstate New York, I had a big …
The Jumping Jackals of Nossob (and How to Photograph Them)
Jackals are famously adaptable predators, but a few individuals in the South African Kalahari Desert have taken it to a new level with a rather …
20 More of my Favorite Animal Crossing Signs in the World
20 More of My Favorite Animal Crossing Signs in the World It’s back! 20 more of my favorite animal crossing signs in the whole wide …
10 Facts about the Bot Fly (The Day I Met a Cuterebra Larva)
Hello, My Name is Cuterebra emasculator (a.k.a. Bot Fly) Yesterday I heard a pitiful screeching outside the window. Cristina and I both looked up from …